Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Irvine Research Center Neighborhood of Irvine, CA from $1,800 (14 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Irvine Research Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Irvine Research Center area of Irvine, CA is a Studio unit found at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,895. Quail Hill Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,375. Here are the most affordable Irvine Research Center apartments for rent in Irvine, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Quail Hill Apartment HomesQuail Meadow - Plan A1BR,1BA$2,375
The Village at Irvine SpectrumCambria - Plan 1Studio,1BA$2,400
Los Olivos at Irvine SpectrumPosare - Plan F1BR,1BA$2,425
Oak Glen Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Irvine Research Center, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Irvine Research Center area is the $3.26 price per square foot Plan F1 - townhome Model at Shadow Oaks Apartment Homes in the in the Oak Creek neighborhood starting from $4,675. The second greatest value Irvine Research Center apartment is the Plan D Model at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes starting at $4,315 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the Oak Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Irvine Research Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shadow Oaks Apartment HomesPlan F1 - townhome3BR,2.5BA$3.26
Woodbridge Willows Apartment HomesPlan D3BR,2BA$3.41
Sonoma Apartment HomesPlan E3BR,2BA$3.21
Westview at Irvine SpectrumPlan D1BR,1BA$3.69
Centerpointe at Irvine SpectrumPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.59
The Park at Irvine SpectrumPlan 71BR,1BA$3.89
WoodbridgeWoodbridge Plan 1C1BR,1BA$3.73
Reata Oakbrook VillageReata Plan 1A1BR,1BA$3.86
Vista Bella Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.89
Brittany Apartment HomesPlan 11BR,1BA$3.99

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Irvine Research Center, Irvine, CA

Ranked #20

Among neighborhoods in Irvine, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Irvine Research Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Irvine Research Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Irvine Research Center is at The Meridian at Laguna Hills - 55+ Senior Apartments listed at $1,895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Research Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Irvine Research Center Apartment is $2,375 at Quail Hill Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Irvine Research Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Irvine Research Center is starting from $2,650 at Woodbridge Willows Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Irvine Research Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Irvine Research Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sonoma Apartment Homes and starts from $3,925.

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